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Electronic Monitoring Rolled Out to Address Prolonged Remand

President Mohamed Muizzu launched an electronic monitoring system allowing eligible remand detainees to be released with electronic tags while awaiting trial, aimed at easing prison congestion. Conditional release is capped at 100 days with court review every 100 days, and any breach of conditions triggers an immediate request for re-arrest.

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What happened

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  1. Wed 28 May
    President Mohamed Muizzu launched an initiative to release eligible remand detainees under an electronic monitoring system. on Wednesday only Maldives Republic President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday launched an initiative to release eligible remand detainees under an electronic monitoring system, aimed at easing prison congestion and addressing prolonged pre-trial detention.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

Who said what

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  • The process of relaxation of custody through an electronic monitoring system with court-imposed conditions has begun today as part of joint efforts by state agencies to address the issues of pending detainees.

    President Mohamed Muizzu Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

How the reporting differs

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Figures in these reports

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  • 100 days Maximum initial period of conditional release Maldives Republic The initial period of conditional release is set at a maximum of 100 days, with the detainees' status subject to court review every 100 days thereafter.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • every 100 days Interval of court review of detainee status Maldives Republic The initial period of conditional release is set at a maximum of 100 days, with the detainees' status subject to court review every 100 days thereafter.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

Other events named

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  • A series of protests demanding relief for detainees held in extended remand were held in Malé. Malé Maldives Republic The announcement comes just days after a series of protests were held in Malé demanding relief for detainees held in extended remand.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • President Muizzu convened a meeting at the President's Office with the Homeland Security Minister, Prosecutor General and Attorney General to discuss the matter. the President's Office Maldives Republic President Muizzu held discussions with several families of detainees and later convened a meeting at the President's Office with Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihsan, Prosecutor General Ahmed Abbas Sharif, and Attorney General Ahmed Usham to discuss the matter further.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

Named in these reports

alphabetical
Ahmed Abbas Sharif Prosecutor GeneralAhmed Usham Attorney GeneralAli Ihsan Homeland Security MinisterMaldives Correctional ServiceMohamed Muizzu PresidentPresident's OfficeProsecutor General's Office